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Monday, August 04, 2008

I thought it might be worth doing a post to call out the major things that are different between Windows Small Business Server 2003, and Windows Small Business Server 2008. I thought doing this in a table format might be helpful. In this table, I'm comparing directly with the 2003 feature set, I am not discussing added functionality or more robust/secure functionality of which is a lot of the extra effort.

In no particular order ...

Windows SBS 2003

Windows SBS 2008

x86 (32-bit) Only

x64 (64-bit) Only

Setup asks technical questions and allows you to place data stores in the UI

Setup doesn't ask technical questions, if you want some, look at the answer file to enter the migration path, or make modifications to setup, making it more predictable, easier and faster.

Setup asks you technical questions about your router

Setup detects routers at 192.168.x.1 and 192.168.x.255 automatically

Windows Firewall disabled

Windows Firewall enabled and protecting the server before setup is finished

Can deploy as Edge NAT box, or Single-NIC

Deploy's as Single-NIC only, flexibility for any type of router (hardware or software) to be used in front of SBS.

DHCP can be deployed on Router or SBS server

DHCP strongly recommended on SBS server, can disable using advanced console only

Post Setup called "To Do" list

Post Setup called "Getting Started" List

Administrator account used, but encouraged to be renamed

New Administrator account created during setup, and the built-in is disabled out of the box

120 day trial versions of OneCare for the Server, and Forefront Security for Exchange included.

Folder Redirection is entire network or no one.

You can choose which users have their "My Documents" redirected to the server

All files were able to be put on the server

You can filter which type of documents are not allowed on the server, such as music files, etc.

Support for Windows 2000 clients and higher

Support for Windows XP SP2 clients and higher

Windows Mobile access was always allowed

Windows Mobile access can be enabled by user, and devices can be managed through Outlook Web Access.

Two consoles, the Administrators console, and the Power Users console

Three consoles, the Administrators console, the administrators console with advanced links, and the MMC console with most native tool consoles already in it.

Single type of CAL

Lower price CALs for Standard server & users that aren't using the features in Premium

CALs purchased in 5/25 packs

CALs purchased in 1/5/25 packs

User needs to remember links

Administrator maintained Vista Gadget for common company links

That's the list I can think of. If I missed something, feel free to let me know and I will be sure to add it. Itching to try out the beta? Head over to MultiplyYourPower.com, and register to provide feedback and participate in the community over at the Small Business Server Connect site.

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